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Pandora's box

2007
Presents a graphic novel that tells the ancient Greek legend of Pandora and the chaos she unleashes when she opens up the mysterious box.

The final battle

2005
Presents an excerpt from Homer's "Odyssey" in which Odysseus returns to Ithaca and finds that he must fight to regain control from those who are plaguing his family.

Ingri and Edgar Parin D'Aulaire's book of Greek myths

1962
Illustrated retellings of the myths about the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece.

The Land of the Dead

2002
A retelling of part of the Odyssey in which Odysseus and his fleet continue their journey and encounter giant cannibals, a beautiful witch, and the Land of the Dead.

The twelve labors of Hercules

1997
A simplified retelling of the adventures of the strongest man in ancient Greece who was given twelve "impossible" tasks to perform.

Lord of the sky: Zeus

1972
A retelling of the Greek myths centered around Zeus including the tales of Europa, King Minos, and others.

The golden god, Apollo

1973
Retells the Greek myths in which Apollo plays a major role, including that of his birth and the tales of Daphne and Phaethon.

The story of Arachne

1980
Because she boasts that she weaves better than anyone, Arachne is turned into a spider.

Mightiest of mortals, Heracles

1975
Retells the exploits of the Greek demi-god Heracles, including the tales of his twelve labors.

The Land of the Dead

2003
A retelling of part of the Odyssey in which Odysseus and his fleet continue their journey and encounter giant cannibals, a beautiful witch, and the Land of the Dead.

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